At first glance, you’d think that Karambit knives are purpose-built for self-defense. They have an aggressive hook blade, they have a cool ring to make sure you don’t drop it, and they look like something a Bond villain would hold, but don’t be fooled! They are capable EDC knives too. Don’t believe us? Try one out for yourself! The post Best Karambit Knives of 2024 appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

Andrew Demko has been one of the biggest names in knives for decades now. Many of the most popular Cold Steel knives are his designs. Heck, my favorite knife ever made, the Cold Steel AD-10, is a production version of his custom. A couple of years ago, Andrew Demko created Demko Knives, with the new The post Demko Shark-Lock: What’s the Big Deal? appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

CRKT is one of the coolest knife companies in the world because of their deep connection to knifemakers. All CRKT designs are either designed by well-known custom knifemakers, or just straight-up production versions of famous custom knives. Behind every CRKT knife is a story, a passionate knifemaker, and decades of experience contributing to a great The post Best CRKT Knives appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

We all want our gear to be strong, but in life-or-death survival situations, gear has to be dependable. If you’re looking for a knife to go in your truck, bug-out bag, or camping kit, we’ve got you covered with 7 of the toughest and best survival knives of The post Best Survival Knives 2024 appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

Every once in a while, a knife will come along that will defy patterns. Instead of using the same design language and mechanisms that are in vogue, they will push the envelope and create something truly great and innovative. The Spyderco Manix is one such knife, combining premium materials and innovative design to create a The post The Spyderco Manix – A Knife For All Time appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

The following is a story inspired by real events, but since I don’t want to make anyone feel bad for buying a cruddy gas station knife, many details have been changed to protect the innocent.  I wouldn’t describe my high school self as popular, but since gaining notoriety on Blade HQ’s YouTube channel, a few The post Cutting Corners: The Risk of Buying a Gas Station Knife – Knife Rants  appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

SHOT Show 2024 is in the books, and we’ve seen a ton of awesome new knives from all sorts of companies. You can check out our YouTube channel to see a more exhaustive list of what was new, but that would take you several hours. I was at the show and in each of these The post Top 10 Knives of SHOT Show 2024 appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

In recent years, the world of small, EDC fixed blades has become a lot bigger. More and more people are realizing the joys of having a fixed blade knife. There’s no pivot to break, clean, or lubricate, there’s no pocket clip hot spot in your hand, and equipping a fixed blade instills a sense of The post Best EDC Fixed Blade Knives for 2024 appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

If you’ve spent some time with Blade HQ, either on the website, social media, or YouTube, you’ve probably heard the expression “super steel” a few times. The time has come for me to explain what that means. No more putting it off. I’ve been doing some soul-searching lately, and I have realized that the vast The post What do we mean by “Super Steel?” appeared first on Knife Life ..read more

I’ve always loved knives. In hindsight, I probably would have troubled my teachers and classmates a lot less if I had kept that to myself, but I’m positively giddy about sharp and pointy things. Now that I’m an adult, people tend to get less scared and more curious about my obsession, and often they’re excited The post What is a Buck Knife? – Knife Rant appeared first on Knife Life ..read more